Join Our Team as a Podiatry Clinical Support Worker (Band 3)
Are you passionate about helping others, supporting clinical teams, and making a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated Podiatry Clinical Support Worker (Band 3) to join our friendly and skilled podiatry service.
Why You Will Love This Role
As a key member of our team, you’ll work alongside specialist podiatrists to provide compassionate care to patients across a wide range of settings from hospitals and health centres to community clinics and patient homes. You’ll be hands‑on in a variety of clinics including nail surgery, wound care, and diabetic foot assessments, supporting both patients and the wider podiatry team. Every day brings new challenges and rewarding opportunities to learn and grow.
Who We Are Looking For
* Caring, kind, and respectful
* A great communicator who can support patients with empathy and dignity
* Flexible and adaptable – no two days are ever the same!
* Keen to learn new clinical skills and support our specialist podiatry team
* Organised and proactive; able to manage your own workload
What You Will Be Doing
* Assisting podiatrists during procedures such as nail surgery and wound care
* Providing foot health advice and basic care to patients and carers
* Supporting nail surgery by carrying out re‑dressings and after‑care advice
* Supporting diabetes care by carrying out foot checks, dressings, and patient education
* Helping at health promotion events to raise awareness of good foot health
* Keeping clinics running smoothly through clerical, administrative and stock support
* Reassuring patients who may feel anxious, in pain, or unsure about treatment
* Playing a vital role in infection control and patient safety
What We Offer
* A supportive and welcoming team environment
* Training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills
* The chance to play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community
* The satisfaction of making a real difference to patients’ lives every day
* High Cost Area Supplement of 15 % of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 to a maximum £5,941 p.a. pro‑rate for part‑time)
* Probationary period (internal applicants exempt unless undergoing a current probationary period or bank member)
* Starting with NELFT induction details: all new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, system training and allocation of equipment
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